Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator Upgrade - Ford Ranger Raptor 2022-2026

Summary

The Mishimoto Performance Aluminium Radiator is a direct-fit cooling upgrade for the next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor (2022-2026). The 3.0L EcoBoost V6 makes serious heat, and the jobs a Raptor gets used for - towing, laning, loaded touring and low-speed off-road running - are exactly the conditions where airflow drops and coolant temperatures climb. Where the standard radiator relies on plastic end tanks that fatigue and crack with repeated heat cycles, the Mishimoto is all aluminium, with a 15% increase in core volume to pull more heat out of the coolant when it matters.

Extruded, strutted tubes with reinforced leading edges shrug off the vibration and impacts that come with hard off-road use, and the billet aluminium inlet and outlet are CNC-machined perfectly round for a secure, leak-free hose seal - unlike the moulded plastic fittings they replace. The included foam seal ducts airflow through the core rather than around it. The radiator bolts to the factory mounting points with no cutting or fabrication, and it is backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.

Best For

• Next-gen Ranger Raptor owners who tow, travel loaded, or sit in hot summer traffic
• Green-laners and off-roaders spending long spells at low speed and high load, where airflow through the radiator is at its worst
• Tuned or remapped Raptors making more power - and more heat - than standard
• Owners replacing a tired or cracked standard radiator who want to do the job once

Key Specs

• Manufacturer: Mishimoto
• Product Type: Performance aluminium radiator
• Part Number: MMRAD-BR-21
• Construction: All-aluminium end tanks and core; extruded, strutted tubes with reinforced leading edges
• Core: Single-row, 32 mm (1.26 in) thick, 15% more core volume than stock
• Inlet/Outlet: CNC-machined billet aluminium, 38 mm (1.51 in)
• Coolant Capacity: 2.4 litres (0.63 US gal)
• Included Items: Radiator and foam air seal
• Warranty: Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
• Compatibility: Ford Ranger Raptor 2022-2026 (next-gen, 3.0L EcoBoost V6)

Fitment And Setup Checks

This radiator is a direct fit for the 2022-2026 next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor with the 3.0L EcoBoost V6, using the factory mounting points and hose positions. Fitting is a medium-difficulty job for a competent home mechanic or any workshop: drain the cooling system, swap the radiator, refill with the correct specification coolant and bleed the system thoroughly before driving. The M12 x 1.5 drain plug makes future coolant changes straightforward. If your truck runs uprated front-end kit such as an intercooler or bash protection, check clearances before booking the install.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this fit my next-gen Ranger Raptor?

Yes - it is a direct fit for the 2022-2026 next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor with the 3.0L EcoBoost V6, mounting to the factory locations with no cutting or fabrication.

Is it a straight swap for the standard radiator?

Yes. Budget for a coolant drain, refill and bleed as part of the job - Mishimoto rates the install as medium difficulty. The included foam seal fits at the same time to keep airflow directed through the core.

Why upgrade if my Raptor is standard?

The most common failure point on a modern radiator is the plastic end tank, which fatigues and cracks with repeated heat cycles - usually at the worst possible moment. All-aluminium construction removes that weak point, and the extra core volume gives standard and tuned trucks alike more cooling headroom for towing, laning and hot-weather driving.

Is it covered by a warranty?

Yes - the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty covers the radiator for the original purchaser for the life of the part. Keep your proof of purchase.

Fit it once, stop watching the temperature gauge, and get back to driving the Raptor the way it was built to be driven.